⛳CONGRATULATIONS to our girls golf team for winning the 1st Round of the Regional Golf Tournament today! They move on to the Regional Final on Wednesday, May 20th at our home course in Primghar.
Today's individual medalists were:
2nd: Cassidy Horstmann (88)
3rd: Lindsey Einck (95)
6th: Allison Griebel (98)
#silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

A big thank you to Sanford Hospital in Sheldon for welcoming our 3rd graders! Students had a wonderful time learning more about hospitals, healthcare workers, and all the ways people help care for others.

The Chess DISCOVER session started their double elimination tournament this week after learning all of the rules and playing some practice rounds. Stay tuned to find out who will become the "Chess King!" #GrowAtSO #WolverineWay

Today we celebrate the South O’Brien Preschool Class of 2026! 🎓

What an amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together. From reading and writing to math, science, and friendship, these little learners have accomplished so much. We are so proud of all they’ve achieved!

Morning preschool graduation will begin at 10:30 and afternoon preschool graduation will begin at 2:15. We can't wait to celebrate with our graduates and their families!

⛳It's MEET DAY! The varsity girls golf team competes at the Class 1A Region 1B Golf Tournament hosted by Boyden-Hull at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull today. Tee time is 10:00 am. Good luck, girls! #silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

Such a fun day for kindergarten at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls! 🐾 The smiles, excitement, and animal discoveries made for the perfect field trip! 🚌💛

The 2nd graders enjoyed a fun visit to the park in Orange City!

👟It's MEET DAY! The varsity track and field teams compete at the State Qualifying Meet tonight in Lawton. Events begin at 4:00. #silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

⛳Golf Results through 5/12

AKRON-WESTFIELD, 5/7
Boys Team lost 193-165
4th: Alex Griebel (43)
Girls Team won 192-206
1st: Lindsey Einck (45)
2nd: Cassidy Horstmann (48)
3rd: Addison Triplett (49)
4th: Anna Griebel (50)

BOYS WEC MEET, 5/11
9th place team (384)
Boys team beat G-LR 177-190
1st: Brady Riedemann (43)
2nd: Alex Griebel (43)

GIRLS WEC MEET, 5/12
3rd place team (399)
8th: Lindsey Einck
9th: Anna Griebel
14th: Cassidy Horstmann
15th: Alli Griebel
17th: Addi Triplett
Girls team won by forfeit to G-LR (194)
1st: Addi Triplett
2nd: Lindsey Einck
3rd: Anna Griebel
4th: Alli Griebel

#silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

👟CONGRATULATIONS to our junior high athletes who became War Eagle Conference Champions last Friday, May 8th at MMCRU!
High Jump: Emmaly Schueller
4x800: Brock Ebel, Bentley Sweeney, Brennan Negus, Rayce Fiddelke
Shot Put: Karson Dau
800m: Rayce Fiddelke
1600m: Rayce Fiddelke, Brock Ebel (runner-up)
#silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

Mrs. Yount and Mrs. Struve’s classes teamed up for Buddy Groups to spread some positivity! The students collaborated on inspiring sidewalk chalk messages, showcasing both their teamwork and their impressive creative artwork.

Elementary students in grades K-6th identified as High Ability Learners (HALS) or as Gifted & Talented (TAG) participated in the annual TAG EXPO on May 7th. The EXPO is a showcase featuring projects and research done by students throughout the school year. Each display demonstrations the hard work, investigation, and application of skills learned throughout their project discovery. Congratulations to all of these students on their achievements.

🎶 The South O'Brien High School Band and Choir participated in the IHSMA Large Group Festival on Friday, May 8 hosted by MOC-FV High School in Orange City.

Both ensembles performed very well and both ensembles received a Division I (Superior) rating from the panel of judges. Congratulations!

Your last opportunity to hear these amazing students will be at the Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17 at 2PM.
#silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

🎓We begin to celebrate the Class of 2026 tonight with Baccalaureate at 6:30, followed by Senior Awards Night! #WolverineWay #GrowAtSO

Everyone is invited to partake!
Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch
South O'Brien Elementary 155 3rd St NE Primghar
Mon-Fri / June 1- Aug 14
Pick up time:11:00 AM-12:15 PM for ages 18 & younger
Entry: Open door (corner of 3rd St NE / N Hayes Ave)
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Summer Meal Program Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLsvbV56KuEoKetg9KwNEjec1VZdPat5/view?usp=drive_link

⛳It's MEET DAY! The varsity boys golf team competes at the 1A IHSAA Sectional Golf Tournament hosted by Boyden-Hull at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull today. Tee time is 10:00 am. Good luck, boys! #silverandblackpack #WolverineWay

All students will be dismissed at 2:00 today for Teacher Professional Development. #GrowAtSO #WolverineWay

👟Track & Field Results through 5/12/26

WOLVERINE RELAYS, 5/7
2nd Sprint Med: Marshal Warnke, Brayden Stines, Kaden Tjossem, Trayton Cobb
2nd 3200m: Landen Davenport
2nd 4x800: Noah Wittrock, Karson Wetrich, Drew Wittrock, Max Erdmann
1st Shuttle Hurdle: Brooks Billick, Connor Hedberg, Blessing Matsiko, Brennan Billick
2nd Discus: Brooks Billick
1st 4x200: Connor Hedberg, Brayden Stines, Kaden Tjossem, Jaden Kreber
1st 110m High Hurdles: Brennan Billick
2nd 200m: Trayton Cobb
1st 400m Hurdles: Connor Hedberg
1st 200m: Camryn Strubbe
2nd Long Jump: Camryn Strubbe
2nd Discus: Taylor Wulf

SIOUX CENTRAL, 5/11
1st Discus: Taylor Wulf
3rd Discus: Tawni Wulf

The 2nd graders had a fantastic time at Farm Safety! They learned about all kinds of different ways to be safe outside and on the farm from our wonderful high school FFA members. Thank you to the O'Brien County Extension Office and NWREC for helping teach our kids!